Before the early 1950’s lithium was an ingredient found in Seven-up®; however, after concerns by the FDA it was removed from this popular beverage. Interestingly, about the same time it was found that lithium had antipsychotic properties, but it was only approved for human consumption in the 1970’s.[1] Despite being such a simple molecule lithium carbonate is still the most effective drug for the treatment of bipolar affective disorder! We don’t hear this side of the lithium history very often. In recent years this element has become very popular and its demand has increased considerably due to its widespread use in batteries for small electronic devices such as smart phones and laptops.[2]